The game of Fox & Geese has been around for several centuries. Both Confederate and Union soldiers suffered from boredom. Reading, letter writing, and games helped pass the time.

In the game of Fox & Geese, the single predator, the Fox, attempts to remove all the other animals, the Geese. While the Geese attempt to surround the Fox and prevent it from moving. If the player controlling the Geese prevents the Fox from moving, he wins. If the player controlling the Fox eliminates enough Geese so that the Fox cannot be surrounded, he wins.

There are 2 versions of Fox & Geese - a 13 Geese version and a 15 Geese version. Each has rule variations. This board has 15 Geese enabling playing of the 13 or 15 Geese version. The game board measures approximately 10" x 5".

Rules for all versions are included with the game. Click Here to download a copy of the rules.

The game of Fox & Geese has been around for several centuries. Both Confederate and Union soldiers suffered from boredom. Reading, letter writing, and games helped pass the time.

In the game of Fox & Geese, the single predator, the Fox, attempts to remove all the other animals, the Geese. While the Geese attempt to surround the Fox and prevent it from moving. If the player controlling the Geese prevents the Fox from moving, he wins. If the player controlling the Fox eliminates enough Geese so that the Fox cannot be surrounded, he wins.

There are 2 versions of Fox & Geese - a 13 Geese version and a 15 Geese version. Each has rule variations. This board has 15 Geese enabling playing of the 13 or 15 Geese version.

This game board could have eaily been made by the soldier using materials easily found in the field such as discarded crate wood and square headed nails. The field made game board measures approximately 4.5" x 4.5".

Rules for all versions are included with the game. Click Here to download a copy of the rules.

This infantry rifle wood gun is perfect for use with children in hands-on demonstrations of infantry drill. The rifle is 51" long and will be shipped in 2 pieces; assembly required. Click on the picture for a larger image.

This authentic reproduction of an 1858 playing card deck by Samuel Hart & Co. of 55 cards features full-length, single-ended court figures. The cards have an unusual pictorial back design of a huntress peering across the landscape. The cards have square corners as in the original deck. Per the traditional style, there are no indices in the corners of the cards.

This authentic reproduction of a Civil War era poker deck by Lawrence, Cohen, & Co. of 55 cards features full-length, single-ended court figures. The cards have a unusual double-ended card back design which features four patriotic shields with 13 stars. The cards have square corners as in the original 1863 deck. Per the traditional style, there are no indices in the corners of the cards. The box shows a reproduction of the tax stamp with the cancellation dated November 1863.

This authentic reproduction of a Civil War era poker deck of 55 cards features full-length, single-ended court figures. The cards have square corners as in the original 1864 deck. Per the traditional style, there are no indices in the corners of the cards. The original wrapper contained two 1 cent proprietary tax stamps valid from 1862-1871. The box shows a reproduction of these tax stamps with the hand cancellation dated June 2, 1864.

For decades, African-American soldiers of the US Military remained unsung heroes. The black regiments, first formed in 1866, quickly earned the respect of all. This beautifully illustrated deck of 54 cards pays homage to those individuals who helped change the face of America. This educational card game is great for the entire family.

The deck may be used for most standard card games. Instructions are included with the deck for the specific card game.

Back by popular demand. Originally published in 1865 by Andrew Dougherty, this authentic reproduction of the Civil War Illuminated Playing Card Deck borrows its name and appearance from illuminated medieval manuscripts. The deck is beautifully illuminated with gold ink to recreate the look of the original cards. In the style of the times, this deck features full-length, single-ended court figures, square corners, and traditional non-indexed (no suites nor indices in the corners) styling. The deck is packaged in a sturdy upright case.

This deck is a reproduction of the playing cards originally published in 1863 by M. Nelson. Each card features an engraved portrait of a Union General or statesman of the Union.

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